Jane
[dʒeɪn]
Definition
(n.) A coin of Genoa; any small coin.
(n.) A kind of twilled cotton cloth. See Jean.
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Definition
n. (Spens.) a small silver Genoese coin: jean.
Typist: Oliver
Examples
- Aye, very true, my dear, cried the latter, though Jane had not spoken a wordI was just going to say the same thing. Jane Austen. Emma.
- At last he grasped the manuscript upon which Jane Porter had been writing, and as cautiously withdrew his arm and hand, holding the precious treasure. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Not a vestige of the entry which recorded the marriage of Sir Felix Glyde and Cecilia Jane Elster in the register of the church! Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- It is the work of that fellow they call Snipes, I am sure, said Jane. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- But Jane did not once lose consciousness. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- As for Jane Fairfax, she might at least relieve her feelings from any present solicitude on her account. Jane Austen. Emma.
- As he approached her Jane's heart beat faster and her eyes brightened as they had never done before at the approach of any man. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Here, Jane, is an arbour; sit down. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I was this moment telling Jane, I thought you would begin to be impatient for tidings of us. Jane Austen. Emma.
- He called me by name and he knew Jane, for he asked for her. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Not yet, replied Jane. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Signs of intelligence seemed to pass between them, and Pitt spoke with her on subjects on which he never thought of discoursing with Lady Jane. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Towards the end of Jane's second song, her voice grew thick. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Jane Fairfax was very elegant, remarkably elegant; and she had herself the highest value for elegance. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The truth is, Harriet, that my playing is just good enough to be praised, but Jane Fairfax's is much beyond it. Jane Austen. Emma.
- You doubt me, cried Jane, slightly colouring; indeed, you have no reason. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins had only to change from Jane to Elizabeth--and it was soon done--done while Mrs. Bennet was stirring the fire. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Delay an instant: lean on me, Jane. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- And how do people perform that ceremony of parting, Jane? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- But with my three daughters, Emma, Jane, and Caroline--and my aged father--I cannot afford to be selfish. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I am sure if Jane is tired, you will be so kind as to give her your arm. Jane Austen. Emma.
- And it gained its point after all, for I saw it through the window within a few minutes, being nursed by little Jane. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Mrs. Elton had most kindly sent Jane a note, or we should have been. Jane Austen. Emma.
- There must have been several in the party, said Jane, who had joined them. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- How dare you affirm that, Jane Eyre? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- What a beaming face you have, Jane! Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- What could become of Mr. Bingley and Jane! Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Jane did not look round. Jane Austen. Emma.
- And, my dear Jane, I never saw you look in greater beauty. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Jane Eyre, sir. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
Typist: Oliver